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Musicians prefer their music loud, study concludes

On May 3, 2024 by Tim Newman

Scientific research isn’t all about cancer, gut bacteria, zoonotic viruses, and mitochondria — the powerhouses of the cell. Sometimes, scientists focus on more important topics, like listening to music really loud. For instance,...

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Pandiculation: Why do we stretch when we yawn?

On March 22, 2024 by Tim Newman

Why do we yawn? Much ink has been spilt over this question and astonishingly, given the fact that we can put a man on the moon, we still don’t know why. Many theories...

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Migratory Birds: Do Brain Parasites Send Them Off Course?

On March 15, 2024 by Tim Newman

Every year, billions of birds embark on jaw-dropping journeys that span oceans and continents. But not all reach their destination. A new paper asks whether brain parasites might explain why. The precision of...

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Leucism: European robin

Abnormal Plumage: Albinism, Leucism, Dilution, and More

On March 8, 2024 by Tim Newman

Recently, an odd-coloured European robin appeared in our garden. Its breast was cream rather than the familiar red. It took me some time to ID it, but its unusual hues piqued my interest....

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Why Onions Make You Cry and What You Can Do

On March 5, 2024 by Tim Newman

Anyone who’s ever sliced or diced an onion will know it can be an emotional and slightly painful affair. What’s going on, and can you prevent these veg from making you cry? In...

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Do you need a parasite cleanse?

On March 1, 2024 by Tim Newman

NOPE 🙂 If you spend any time on the internet, which you obviously do — you’re on it now, you’ve probably come across parasite cleanses.  They’re all the rage with wellness aficionados, health...

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Lazer Horse’s Predictions For 2020

On December 19, 2019 by Tim Newman

Each year, I polish my powers of foresight. As it stands, they are incredibly weak; so weak, in fact, that they are not perceptible. I didn’t bother writing predictions for 2019 because 2018...

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Which Hands Are The Best In Poker?

On December 11, 2019 by Tim Newman

The game of Poker has never been more accessible, with online Poker allowing you to play from the comfort of your home. But of course, for those who are not familiar with the game, it can be...

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Popular Horse Racing Wins That Will Go Down in History

On July 7, 2019 by Tim Newman

Horse racing is one of the oldest sports in the world and, over the course of centuries, the fundamental concept of the sport has stayed much the same. But that consistency doesn’t mean...

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Maned Wolf: A Fox On Stilts

On August 27, 2018 by Tim Newman

Standing proud at almost 1 metre tall, the maned fox cuts an impressive figure. In this article, we explain why it has long legs, where it lives, what it eats… and what it...

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